Author: scott.rogers@ufl.edu
CLAS Student Named UF’s Second-Ever Schwarzman Scholar
Matt Barocas will study for a Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in China.
Biothreat Specialist
A molecular biologist cultures an ecological perspective of biothreats in his new role at the Emerging Pathogens Institute.
COVID-19 Pandemic Is Worsened Without Coordination
A lack of coordination in measures to control COVID-19 may accelerate cyclical outbreaks, according to a team of UF researchers.
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program Documents Initiative for First-Generation UF Students
The SPOHP captures stories and archives of the early days of the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program.
What Happens When the Sea Turtles Come Back?
New research takes a look at the impact green sea turtles are having on their environment.
Discovery Can Predict ‘Hot Moments’ for High Water
A newly discovered pattern in sunny-day flooding related to sea-level rise could help coastal communities predict and plan for future high-water events.
Clifford Will Receives Einstein Prize
Physics Professor Clifford Will received the 2021 Einstein Prize from the American Physical Society.
Putting Einstein to the Test
Physics professor Clifford Will's new book takes a close look at Einstein's most famous theories.
UF Researchers Scour Coronavirus Studies for Clues to a Future Shared with COVID-19
UF researchers sifted through several thousand studies on human coronaviruses related to the novel SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19, with the goal of learning from the past to help shape the future.
The Accidental Nat Geo Star
Zoology alumna Nina Mayer Ritchie was a finalist for a National Geographic amateur photo competition.
Small Packages
A team of UF researchers find a unique connection between humans and the Bahamian hutia.
UF Researchers Discover New Type of Black Hole
Physics professor Imre Bartos is a part of team that observed a new type of black hole that challenges prior understanding of how the mysterious cosmic objects are formed across the universe.
New CLAS Student Virtual Convocation: Friday, August 28 at Noon
The college's Virtual Convocation will give students and opportunity to speak with representatives from every CLAS major.
Chemistry Professor Coray Colina Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
The award will allow Colina to research and lecture at UNAM in Mexico City for the 2020–21 academic year.
Geography Professor Analyzes Impact of San Francisco Bay Area Coastal Flooding on Commutes
Geography professor Katy Serafin projects how coastal flooding will impact commutes in the San Francisco Bay Area over the next 20 years.
Professor Amy Williams Discusses Next Mars Rover Mission in NASA Video
Professor Amy Williams from the Department of Geological Sciences was interviewed by NASA Astrobiology for its “Countdown to Mars” video series.
Astronomy Graduate Student Quadry Chance Named Pre-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Astronomy graduate student Quadry Chance was recently named one of this year’s Predoctoral Fellows at the Center for Computational Astrophysics.
Can Sunlight Solve the Global Energy Crisis?
New research from professor Wei David Wei makes the case that using sunlight to promote chemical reactions could be a unique way to address the global energy crisis.
Racial Justice and the Power of Education
Dean David Richardson shares his thoughts on the fight for racial equality in the nation.
Uncovering the Origin of the Domesticated Guinea Pig
New sheds light on how guinea pigs came to be found around the world and offers tantalizing clues for how they came to be domesticated.